With Financial Literacy Month coming to a close, I thought it would be the perfect time to discuss why financial literacy matters. In high school we learn about algebra, chemistry, history and even physical education, but when it comes to personal finance we’re on our own. The fact that we even have to have a […]

We all know owning a car is expensive, but are you aware just how expensive it really is? According to the Canadian Automobile Associate (CAA), the average motorist spends over $10K a year on their car – ouch! In fact, for most families owning a car is your second most costly household expense behind putting […]

How would you like to get paid for sharing your opinion? Online surveys are an excellent way to earn some extra money. Although you won’t get rich overnight, it’s a great way to make some spending money. Most online surveys aren’t time-consuming – you can usually complete a survey in under 10 minutes.  What’s an […]

When you receive a job offer, it’s important to take the time to carefully evaluate it before accepting. A lot of people make the mistake of accepting a job offer based solely on salary. Although starting salary matters, it isn’t the only factor that matters. Here are factors to consider when evaluating job offers. Salary […]

Everyone makes money mistakes – I’m no exception. With a net worth of over $500K before age 30, it’s hard to imagine I’ve made many money mistakes. Although my net worth may be impressive, I’m far from perfect. Before I began my journey towards financial independence, I made plenty of money mistakes. Those money mistakes […]

I woke up Sunday morning to discover I didn’t have any hot water. When I turned on the taps, the water was lukewarm. My hot water heater is rented, so I called the water heater company to have it serviced. I figured this would be a routine service call covered under my warrantee since I’m […]

I attended the latest event hosted by the fine folks at MoneySense, Canada’s best-selling personal finance magazine. Dubbed “four hours that will change your financial future,” MoneySense Retire Rich 2014 more than lived up to the hype. Even though I already consider myself financially literate, I learned a thing or two and felt more motivated […]

Being a first-time homebuyer can be overwhelming to say the least. Between house hunting and being pre-approved for a mortgage, it can be hard to find time to catch your breath. In August 2012, I became a first-time homebuyer when I purchase my dream home, a beautifully-renovated three bedroom bungalow in Toronto east. I was […]

Anyone who is serious about real estate investing should attend this event! I attended Scott McGillivray’s Wealth Tour event on October 26, 2014 in Mississauga, Ontario. Whether you’re looking to purchase your first investment property or you’re fourth or fifth, Scott offers invaluable information beginners and seasoned investors can benefit from. You probably know Scott […]

The following article is a guest post by Christopher Austin. Are you looking to make an investment and boost your monthly income, but you don’t know where to start? Many people are afraid to invest because they don’t want to lose their money. The truth is, there’s no such thing as a 100% secure investment; […]